Match Details
The Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Chelsea and Blackburn is scheduled to take place on November 1, 2023, at Stamford Bridge. The odds for the match are as follows: Chelsea – Local Winner: 1.23, Draw: 6.70, Blackburn – Away Winner: 13.00.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Chelsea and Blackburn have faced each other multiple times in the past. However, their last encounter was on May 13, 2012, in the Premier League when Chelsea emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. In their previous meetings, Chelsea has had the upper hand against Blackburn.
Team Form: Chelsea
In their most recent matches across various competitions, Chelsea has won three out of their last six games while losing two and drawing one. Their goal-scoring form has been decent with nine goals scored during this period but they have also conceded six goals.
Their recent performance includes a disappointing defeat against Brentford with a scoreline of 0-2 in the Premier League. However, prior to that match, they managed to secure victories against Arsenal (2-2), Burnley (4-1), Fulham (0-2), and Brighton (1-0).
In terms of league standings or current competition position points and goal difference data were not available.
Team Form: Blackburn
Blackburn’s recent away performance has seen them win three out of their last six matches while losing three as well. They have managed to score eight goals during this period but have also conceded seven goals.
Their most recent match ended in disappointment as they suffered a narrow defeat against Swansea with a scoreline of 0-1 in the Championship.
Unfortunately league standings or current competition position points and goal difference data were not available.
Key Players
For Chelsea, one standout player from their current squad is midfielder M. Mudryk, who has scored three goals in 11 matches. Another player to watch out for is attacker R. Sterling, who has also contributed three goals in 14 appearances.
Blackburn’s key player is midfielder S. Szmodics, who has been in good form with seven goals in 15 matches.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and statistics, Chelsea has shown a better goal-scoring ability with an average of 1.50 goals per match compared to Blackburn’s average of 1.33 goals per match away from home.
Both teams have had mixed defensive records, with Chelsea conceding six goals and Blackburn conceding seven goals in their last six matches respectively.
Prediction: Chelsea 3 – 1 Blackburn
Considering the historical head-to-head record between these two teams and their recent form, it is likely that Chelsea will come out on top in this Carabao Cup clash. The predicted scoreline is Chelsea winning by a comfortable margin of 3-1 against Blackburn.
